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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.95, 3,750.75 and 1,475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.95, 3,750.75 and 1,475.95 is: 2,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.95 : 3,750.75 = 1,475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.95/3,750.75 = 1,475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.95x = 3,750.75 × 1,475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.95x = 5,535,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,900.71/2,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.80

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